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Dump-and-Bake Greek Chicken with Tzatziki Rice


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  • Author: Clara Westbrook
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Description

This easy dump-and-bake Greek chicken with rice is packed with lemony Mediterranean flavor and baked in one dish. Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and zucchini come together for a simple weeknight dinner with minimal prep and easy cleanup.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken thighs, diced into bite-size pieces

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes)

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried oregano)

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)

  • 2 cups chicken broth

For serving (optional but recommended):

  • Tzatziki sauce

  • Pita bread

  • Chopped fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)

  • Fresh lemon wedges


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Season the chicken: In a mixing bowl, toss diced chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and all spices until evenly coated.

  3. Assemble the dish: Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle grated zucchini over the rice.

  4. Add chicken: Arrange the seasoned chicken evenly on top. Pour chicken broth over everything—do not stir.

  5. Cover and bake: Tightly cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.

  6. Uncover and finish: Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. The rice should be fluffy and slightly glossy

  7. Serve: Fluff gently with a fork and serve warm with tzatziki, pita, herbs, and a squeeze of fresh lemon

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 30minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
  • Calories: 384kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 29g